Garland, Texas
Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 13 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 250,431. Parts of Garland also extend into Collin and Rockwall counties.
Collin · Dallas · Rockwall
Counties
250,431
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
56.9 sq mi
Land Area
13 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Garland on Wikipedia
Garland City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Garland.
Major roads: I-30 · I-635 · State Hwy 190 · State Hwy 66 · State Hwy 78 · State Loop 12 · State Loop 372 · State Spur 244
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Garland from our research
What we've verified about Garland, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Two feuding railroad towns Congress forced to merge in 1887, grown into a major North Texas manufacturing city. Details →
- Dining
- 425 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian; 64 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 403 public schools within 12 miles, across 30 districts and charters, mainly Garland ISD, International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) and Harmony Public Schools - North Texas. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- City-owned electricity from Garland Power & Light, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (28 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (36 mi), Lake Tawakoni (37 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard (6 mi), White Rock Lake (7 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 60 licensed plumbers, 157 licensed HVAC contractors and 110 licensed electricians serve Garland. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Garland, Texas
Garland lies in three counties: Collin, Dallas and Rockwall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Garland
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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